WHAT WE DO //

SPEAK TRUTH TO POWER EDUCATION PROGRAMME

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A new generation: Our future depends on future generations who have the attitudes, skills and knowledge to make the decisions and take the actions that make human rights a reality for all in our communities.

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A transformative human rights curriculum and resources: Inspired by and built on Robert F. Kennedy Human Rights' international Speak Truth To Power education programme, we have developed a new UK-specific, community-focused and experiential human rights programme for schools. It has been developed in close collaboration with human rights activists, artists, creatives, storytellers and leading educationalists.

Combining the stories of human rights champions, experiential and gamified activities and multifaceted teacher training, our learning outcome framework and resources will inspire students to understand that they have the power within them to make human rights a reality, one step at a time.

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Building lasting, meaningful engagement: Speak Truth To Power is currently being delivered for the first time in schools across Greater London and Greater Manchester. With our partners, we are working to develop models that mean human rights education becomes a regular, repeated and sustained part of every student's learning - building their resilience and understanding of the power they have to shape our shared reality.

"EACH TIME A MAN STANDS UP FOR AN IDEAL, OR ACTS TO IMPROVE THE LOT OF OTHERS, OR STRIKES OUT AGAINST INJUSTICE, HE SENDS FORTH A TINY RIPPLE OF HOPE, AND CROSSING EACH OTHER FROM A MILLION DIFFERENT CENTRES OF ENERGY AND DARING, THOSE RIPPLES BUILD A CURRENT WHICH CAN SWEEP DOWN THE MIGHTIEST WALLS OF OPPRESSION AND RESISTANCE" ROBERT F. KENNEDY

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In 1968, Robert F. Kennedy announced his candidacy for the Presidency of the United States. His campaign was built on eternal ideals that called on us to envision and work for a world in which the dignity of every human being is honoured and respected; in which we value one another and realise our own power in shaping the future.

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Robert F. Kennedy Human Rights UK believes that we are at a critical moment in British and global history. At a time where the forces of division, hate and social dislocation are on the rise and causing tangible damage, we need to build a culture that is built on our shared humanity.

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The universal concept of human rights that Robert F. Kennedy championed is essential if we are to build a more  compassionate and socially just society and future for ourselves and all our children. And yet, we know that for many in the UK, human rights feel remote - they are for others, but not for me.

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We believe that human rights are not simply ideals or beliefs to be held – they are a guide to be used and acted on in every day decision making, until they are made reality for all.

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Our vision of a local, community-based and everyday human rights activism means that our role is to strengthen the ecosystem around the countless organisations doing incredible work in this space, by creating platforms for them to share their work and inspiring even more people to support them. 

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That's why we exist to inspire and empower people of every walk of life to make decisions and take actions every day that will help make human rights reality for all - to become ripples of hope in their communities and across the world.